South Holland — Ch. 8.5 Housing § 8.5-61
Listings
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It shall be unlawful to enter into a listing agreement which discriminates against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, familial status, marital status, national origin, or age.
South Holland Ch. 8.5 § 8.5-61 prohibits listing agreements that treat people differently based on protected characteristics such as race, religion, sex, disability, familial or marital status, national origin, or age. A listing agreement that excludes or disadvantages someone on any of those grounds is considered unlawful under this provision. The rule applies at the point a listing is created, before a rental or sale transaction is even completed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8.5-61, property owners and managers in South Holland are expected to ensure that any listing agreement they enter into does not screen out or disadvantage prospective occupants on the basis of protected characteristics. Compliant operators typically review listing terms to confirm that criteria are based on neutral, non-discriminatory factors such as income or rental history rather than identity-based traits. Maintaining documentation that listing practices are applied consistently across all applicants supports compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8.5-61 gives prospective tenants a basis to challenge a listing agreement if they believe it was structured to exclude them because of a protected characteristic such as disability, familial status, or national origin. Tenants who encounter what appears to be a discriminatory listing may consider filing a complaint with a local fair housing authority or a civil rights agency, or consulting a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available remedies. Keeping records of the listing terms and any communications related to it can be useful when pursuing a complaint under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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